Carol Bedewi v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries (2018)

Carol Bedewi filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 27, 2017, alleging that she suffered from left shoulder injuries as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on January 5, 2016. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that the evidence established that petitioner's injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine. Respondent also agreed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was on the Vaccine Injury Table, the vaccine was received in the United States, and the petitioner met the six-month duration requirement.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 27, 2017, finding petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 9, 2018, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating petitioner should be awarded $95,275.00, which petitioner agreed to.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding petitioner a lump sum payment of $95,275.00.